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Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
The Green Goods" Operation

What is called the "green goods,
business-counterfeit mOney-seems to
have been run very extensively as well
as industriouly. Among those who
received a circular from them two or
three weeks ago was John p. Collins.
who of course paid no attention to il,
Their propositions We're sent in distant
states as well as those near to New
York.
Anthony Nelson, one of the green
goods" men recently arrested, was put
on trial in the Court of General SEES
slons, in New York, Thursday. Allen
Gilliland, the deacon of church at his
home, in Tennessee, identified the let
tiers he had received inviting him to
come to New York, where he could
purchase $4,000 for $3.50. Counsel for
the prisoner asked to have the case
taken from the jury and his client dis
charged, on the ground that there was
no proof that the goods" mentioned
IN the circular and letters was counter
felt money. After considerable argn-
ment Judge Cowing held that the point
was well taken, and discharged the
prisoner.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Where Powder Should be Kent.

The two recent fires in stores where
powder is kept, endangering those who
were fighting the flames, has prompted
the republication of the following com
munication bearing on this subject:
MIR. EDITOR,-Much of the reluc-
lance that firemen and others have in
entering stores that are on fire is due
to the uncertainty of where the supply
of powder is stored. 1t is no light
thing for them to grope their way
through a dense smoke to the rear of a
store to subdue the flames with the
thought of powder uppermost instheir
minds. Nor is it to the best interests of
the insurance companies that thew ne
glect to enforce a rule requiring all
powder to be placed on a shelfimmedi-
ately above the front door. Then in
case of fire the explosive can be re-
moved to place of safety at the time
the doors are opened, and as it is sell
dom fire starts in this location, a gen.
eral rule requiring all stores to keep on
this shelf their powder becomes impor-
trnt, when the powder fear being re-
moved, less stock is liable to be ruined
by water. This rule was enforced as a
city ordinance in Baltimore years ago.
but not until several firemen were bad
ly hurt by the explosion of powder
kept promiscuOusly in stores, and
which they entered while on fire and
during the absence of the proprietors.
50 as measure of safety all around
those stores that keep powder for sale
should uniformly keep it in the safest
place, and that is as stated, on a shelf
Just above the front door, and to has
ten its removal in time of danger.
nothing but powder should be kept on
this shelf. OLD TIMER
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Obituaries.
MRS. E. A. MALLALIEU.

Sunday, while a day of rejoicing and
good cheer in most homes because il
ushe"ed in the Christmas-tide with its
thrill Of JOY to all civilized lands. was
not without exceptions for in some
homes came also the messenger OF
death and sadness. Such was the case
IN the home of one of our respected
citizens, carrying off its head, Mrs.
Emily A. Mallalieu, in the 60 year of her
age. Her sickness was of only a
weeks duration superinduced from
pneumonia, but probably as much from
low state OF vitality caused by failing
health OF a year or more past. Up to
that time she had been the possessor of
more than usual constitutional vigor
Her maiden name was Harrington, of
the Eastern Shore of MARYLAND. and
when a young woman married John
Mallalieu of the firm of Mallalieu &,
Bro, the well known wooden manufac-
turers, of MillingtOn, who died after a
few years leaving her and their only
child an ample competency. Shortly
afterwards she moved to this town
where she purchased a home, and was
held IN high respect by her neighbors
and friends. She had been a member
of the NJ. E. church for a number of
years. Her surviving daughter, Mrs.
Gilbert b. Taylor, has the sympathy of
the community in her great bereave-
ment. Her remains were inferred yes
terday afternoon in Odd Fellows GENE
terry.
The community has also sustained a
loss in the death of Mrs. Mallalieu,
who had purchased one of the most
eligible South street lots with the pur-
pose of erecting for herself the coming
year, a modern and attractive home.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Granger Resolutions.

At the late meeting of the Changers
OF Delaware, the following preamble
and resolution was presented by the
Committee on Transportation and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS 1t is a matter of great con-
Germ to all those engaged in agricultural
pursuits in this Peninsula that unless relief
be afforded from the high and oppressive
tariff charges that are eXacted from us by
the transportation companies, we shall be
obliged to give up the cultivation of many
OF the products of the farm, unless these
excessive carrying charges be made at a
more equable rate in comparison with
charges made on similar products from
Norfolk, and on similar products that
involve no greater expenditure for similar
train service as to speed and guarantee of
prompt delivery on schedule time.
ReSotOed, That we cordially invite the
cooperation and financial aid of all shippers
OF fruit or other farm products that we NAV
present before the Interstate Commerce
Commission that will sit at Dover, January
next, the evidence needed to confirm the
public complaint of discrimination as to
train service unequal tariff charges.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

The action of the Court at Whining
ton last week in reference to granting
licenses to saloons whereby So of the
Coasters" were knocked out, put life
and hope in the Temperance ranks
throughout the State, may cause the
liquor interest trouble. The action of
Judges COmegys and Houston was in
the interest of the public good, as
against Judges Grub and Paynter who
seemed to feel it to be their duty in
Kent to throw the weight of their in
huence for the saloon. The people of
wilmington, as appears by the daily
papers of that city, are rejoicing at the
shutting up OfsO many of these holes"
whose principal business was to rob
the laboring men of their wages.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
For Dry Goods 90 to Cranor & Co
o2I Market street, Wilmington.

Salisburys Rapid Gropth-Salis-
oury since its disastrous fire of over a
year ago has been making rapid strides
as busy and progressive town. It now
mas the electric light in twenty stores.
TWO hotels, four churches and twenty
private houses, and one hundred cleo.
trlc lights on the streets. The new
stores compare favorably with MANY
OF the best stores in the large cities
and are by far the best east of the
Chesapeake. A theatre is fast nearing
completion capable of seating four
hundred people, and a town hall
ready tor occupancy, will seat 500 peo-
pie. The theatre is built of brick and
one aNi Is pretty structure. situa-
TED on Main street. 1t is the pronertv
OF ,. Ulman & Bro. The Town Hall Is
the large building formerly occupied
by K. +. Powell & Co.
One Of the enterprising merchants
has prepared bill to be presented to
the Legislature at its approaching SEES.
sion amending the town charter So as
TO provide for the election of a mavor
ana clty council. The members-eiect
are sad to favor the measure.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

THE Prohibition Party of Cook coun-
ty. Illinois. is committed to such a
recognition of women as would logical
ly carry with it women suffrage. Ma
jor Singleton, Chairman of the Cook
County Committee, refused to accept
Office unless women were admitted as
members of the committee and dele
gates to the conventions of the party.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

There was a Xmas entertainment
here on Saturday night last. Bv 7
O'Clock the NJ. P. Church was pretty
well filed and at 7.15 the curtain went
up. The program, consisting of dia-
logues, Rotations, &c, was admirably
carried out. The singing was notice.
able feature, particularly that of the
quartette and the solo by Miss Annie
Sylvester. Near the close Of the exer-
cises the pastor REV. Mr.. Kinley) was
presented with a token, the gift Of his
congregation. One Of the older menu
bers was also pleasantly surprised by
receiving a well-filled purse as an indi-
cation of the esteem in which he Is
held. DIR. Richardson made the pre-
sentation address in a happy manner
Inc principal actors were Messrs. John
White, Joseph Dillon, Charlie Farrow.
and Misses Sallie Wise, Allie Clothier'
Marie Thomas, Mrs. McLearv. Matte
Aichardson, Emma Thomas Mrs. Annie
Wood lnee Cl0thier) and Clara Lamb.
AZ The "a. y. Church there was Also
an entertainment. The MANY SUNDAY
school children were made clad 81 re-
ceiving their boxes Of candy and Other
good things
Miss Lucy Learned, Of Magnolia, is
spending few days with Miss Mary
Conway tbis week, C..
December ~, 1887.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

The campaign now proceeding in
Louisiana for the control Of the Demo
cratic State Convention, which is to
nominate candidate for Governor, is
attracting national attention. The
Democracy is divided into two distinct
factions, one of which supports Gov
ernOr McEnery for denomination while
the other favOrs General Nichols.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Smyrna and Vicinity.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.
THINK Of it, girls; only three more
days until leap year.
c. H. REGISTER & Co. butcher Moth
ing but the best fatted, young animals. 4
The telegraph operators are the bows
who don't take much stock in Christ
mas holidays.
The Rosa Rand Company. which
plays at the Opera House tonight was
IN Dover last night and Monday night.
Mrs. J. B. EVANS will sell a lot Of
furniture tomorrow afternoon at her
residence on South street. BY. We'll
don, Auctioneer.
GEO. NJ. STEVENSON had at his es-
adjustment design of Santa Clans
coming out of a chimney with a well
dressed tree, that attracted considera-
bic attention.
G. H: REGISTER & Co. will fill your
order for meat at any time, day or
night, Sunday excepted. 4
The Rosa Rand Criterion Dramatic
Company, of Baltimore, have an attrac-
tive card for the lovers of the drama at
the Opera House tonight. It will no
doubt be literally patronized.
MEssRs. RICE & DIscH have removed
from 222 North Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, to 1926 North Water
street. Persons having business with
them will please bear this in mind.
SPECIAL inducements offered to all
who insure property from date to jan
uary 10th in any of. B. Miflin's Co.'S. #
THE large swinging doll candy that
attracted so much attention in the win
dow OF the Candy Kitchen, and weigh
ing 40 pounds, was awarded to Miss
Lizzie Dunlap, of KentOn, No. S77.
A MEETING of Smyrna Conclaye Hen
tasophs will be held tomorrow even
ing at u o'clock. Members are re.
quested to be present.
VIM. III. BAGGs, Financier.
CALENDARS for 1888 free and ipsu-
rance at the lowest rates at J. B. Milf
hin's Office, on Commerce street. Smvr.
ma, Del.
II. j. LUCE, agent for Edison Bros.
III Dock street, Philadelphia, bought
between forty and fifty barrels Of poul-
try, mostly turkeys last week at our
depot, and would like to have had a
few more Of the same sort.
ONE of our music teachers has in a
young seholarl living some three miles
east of the tOwn-Miss Marion Stevens
"a pupil of unusual promise as a piap-
ist, If her same brilliant touch con-
tinues with the increase of years.
THE Week of PrayerD will he oh.
served at the Presbyterian Church
next week. commencing with next
Sunday. 1t is expected that the Rev
Mr.. Handy, Of Virginia, father of gnpt
u. l. Handy, will have charge Of the
services.
THE usual matchmaking will be
held at the NJ. y. church, on Saturday
night next, commencing at eleven
o'clock. The morning six o'clock
Christmas prayer meeting was dispen-
sed with on Sunday because of the US
ual religious services SO soon to follow.
@. H. REGISTER & Co. make sausage
two or three times week and have ii
always fresh. They have reduced the
price, but use the same care in making
and guarantee it to be fully up to their
high standard Of excellence. Leaf
Lard Of their own rendering always on
hand
ONE Of our young men received six
nicely dressed niger" babies. He
must have been very popular to have
received so many tokens of one kind,
not to say anything Of the numerous
others. Others were favored with
wish bones, nicely ribboned, but not in
such profusion.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

THE action of the Senate on the Blair
Educational bill is accepted by the
friends Of that measure as an Indication
that the Senate will pass it at an early
day. The bill was taken up for con-
sideratiOn by a vote of 81 to 10.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
ROBERT WILSON.

Robert Wilson, a prominent farmer
OF Dover Hundred died at the resi-
dence of mis- son-in-law, J. Frank Den
ney, White Hall Neck, on Friday last,
aged 7S years. His wife died about a
month ago, and iii riding to Glenwood
cemetery, this town, the place of inter-
ment, facing a northwest wind, he got
thoroughly chilled, and was sick at Mr..
Denney's from that day until he died.
Mr.. Wilson was several years ago
County Treasurer, and throughout a
long life was recognized as an exem-
plary christian. He was buried here on
Monday. Rev. e. H. Hynson, of
Camden, conducted the funeral services
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

THE prohibition question has APP
peared distinctly in the United States
Senate, in the shape of a bill, intro,
duced by Senator Platt of Connecticut.
for the prohibition of the manufacture
and sale of spirituous and malt liquors
in the District of Columbia.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

Adylces from the Delaware peninsu-
la, unimpeachable, too. state that the
early frost has prevailed in that sec
uon- 1hls IS unusually early to have
Gehnlte information about the annual
destruction, but we live in a progress
slve day Philadelphia Ledqer.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Consumption SureIv Cnrad

lo THE EDIroR.-PleaSe inform your readers
that have a positive remedy for the a6o,ie
named disease. By its timely use thousands IF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured
FREE to any of your readers who have SomsmIIy.
u9n II they will send me their express and nast
ollce address. Respectfully. N Pos'
I. A. SLOCUM, NJ C., Isl Pearl st Navy y,rl
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. %, 1887

he TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
FERMs-sUBscRIPTION-One year s.. 90 in advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. Nc
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
ofseven Cents line for the frstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annua,
and yearly advertisers
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cent
per line.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

A COMPROMISE will probably be en-
tered into for the admission of new
States, with the proviso that they shall
not vote at the next presidential cleo
ton.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
For the Smyrna Times.
Letter From Rev. DR.. Umsted.
WuTTF HAvPDJ ~ 90

WHITE HAVEN, Dec. %, 1887.
My Dear Mr.. HOfecker: Thank Won
for sending me the SMYRNA TINES.
which reminds me of my residence and
ministry in Smyrna for over ten wears
and also bids me notice the contrast
between my former and present place
OF abode; the one town on a compar-
atively level plain, the other among
the mountains of the old Kew Stone
State. am much pleased with White
Haven. 1t is beautiful town. and
although a mountain town. is vet on
the west bank of the Lehigh river.
The population is about $500 with the
surrounding villages which lie lust
outside of the borough limits.
Several large lumber mills are here.
and kindling wood mill which EMPLOYS
about one hundred boys and girls. Hs
White Haven is somewhat of a railroad
centre, many of the people arc engaged
In its service. At this point there Is
much shifting of cars and locomotives
on both the Lehigh Valley and New
Jersey Central Railroads. As the trains
must ascend the mountain to Glen
Summit, some 500 feet above White
Haven, two locomotives and sometimes
three are required to pull and pusb
them up the Summit. The sound of
whistles and bells is almost constant
which rather like, as it betokens bns'
mess life and activity.
My congregations are large, espec-
tally at night, when many vouno
people attend. / have as a soprano
singer one of the finest ever heard
who sings a solo of the richest kind
almost every Sunday night, and which
adds interest to the services. The Sun
day School has many good singers
who are preparing Cantata for Christ
mas Eve, called "Santa Claus is com.
ing" inclose the notice of my install
lation as taken from the Presbvterian
Observer, published in Baltimore. You
can, ifyou please, insertit in your paper.
As ever, sincerely yours,
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

Hqrper's Maeasine for January 1859
IS worth more than passing notice
as It ls full reasonable reading matter
and IS just the work TO present TO any
one for yearly inemento. The artf-
cles are so good and readable that we
cannot mention them all, but call atten.
ton to the article The italian Cher
Der Of Deputies
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

AWAY down South in Dixie" they
are having astonishing snow storms
eight inches at Alexandria, Louisiana,
and at Columbus, Mississippi, the
heaviest snow storm ever experienced"
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

-, The best salve in the world for Crfs Rrrisos
22iSeIs' S8lt kheum Fever Sores, letter. rhannS
nanus Chll6lalns Co Ne, and ali skin Ernptipn.
Is guaranteed to give perfect satsfaction ny
~ TeiuBded Price p cents per box. For sale
- : -tOueOAeI' feb 23-ly
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
business Loca1-

~ADfC i lnnnI
All persons wantinc aIs.
buildings, furniture, iiva INSURANCE q,
oIner property, at reas so stock sOS
wiz receive prompt attentioaaDle Rates
on ). I. Jerman. agent "t s by calm
County Mutual and tbo iCr the KsTs.
rance Companies. '"0 queen Ipsu'
If you want your Hon.,
rented place them in ON mGuse sold q,
rrmr0se q Co., Real Estate eui H.. ia.
For SALE.-A Grocery s,o- oh'N.
nice business, fine Ioo store dom,
reason for selling. '0'"'lon, gOoS
or rent. houses for sal.
$4,000, 81 500 and $500 70
). II. Primrose & ~
States, Pencils, Pens TrL
ETasers. Blank Books Graz uH1 Tablets,
0ther School Stationery SOJ and ali
Store. - Oooper's BOOB
VIM. P. Smithers has to Io.
IN sums of 81 900 each and 'o oi 5000
on mortgage on farm land. d. also S25oO
Carpets by Sample or in Stool.
b. Cooper's Dry Goods ouI at J.
Store. Prices low. anu Carpet
Granite and Porcelain r.
Ghamber Sets, plain and decdr "a and
J. b. COOper's. decorated, at
There Can be no better Sill.
'ne Que" sold by ]. B. Cooper I,ti' o ,1sn
W. Stoyes-the best and chean...
"m' FAIRIES, Commerce street sa p'''--a'
COoper's. O-''' aU j. B.
Ladies', Gents and Cbildrep,sc.
meres, at J. B. CoOper's. 'OsSa'
For the BEST Lemons in smvrno
to Geo. NJ. Stevenson's, Market ' 81 go
You can buy a Sewing NIacbin.
any q make from J. H. Primrose & Co q d
Real Estate Office. A new mas JG.s
Tor S25 ; also, all supplies for ANA 'n"'nlle
chine: We give the purcbalcSs ma G
agents commission. ''''er The
Window Shades made and bnn,.
3roer' Artists Materials and H. y
PAINTED Pictures at Wilkinson's ianC
Constantly on hand a LARGO l..
Flcture Frames. Frames mod jo' o.
order at Wilkinson's. "'"ue 10
- give honor to whom il is duo
Kennedy FavOrite Remedy curaS ~, ~; David
disease e ana Gravel. -Four Of the ba-t bnghts
To ecaTc 70 relieve me have 4sls
!. 70 scores OF people with like succaS ended
IL VIII cure all who try itNWrS u = ana know
D uis mn ". send PC STAMP 10 br IlAhef,
RTohdout n: Y, for book how n ~, aAegnIedy
Liver ana Blood Disorders Mention H. Aldney
GEO; NJ. STEVENSON will rooo;,..
ana I'LL all orders for ice cream o ~ I'VE
shortest notice. N''-l at 'ne
~ Deyoe Brilliant Oil, the best and sat.
est oil made at J. B. Cooper's. anu SAL
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper,s
The Perkins & House Nop.EvnIo..
I've Lamp is the only Lamp fit 70 P,T be
used among children. It cannot ~ O'
Cooper. iS W j. b.
od Blank Books 30 ! all Styles, Sizes and
COOper's. a. = D.
window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at j. b. Cooper's. Loops and Fringes
COOper's. az . D.
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale bv
VIM, FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Spears Fireplace Heaters, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
o.. TIiIn!ware, Woodenware, Lamps and
Oil Cloths, at VIM. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Card.

We would beg space in your columns
to return our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the members of the Citizens
Hose Company for their quick response
to the alarm of fire and their noble and
daring work in extinguishing the same.
Also to the citizens who assisted them.
And to Richard Brown, the hackman.
and the Philadelphia and SMYRNA
Transportation Company for the quick
and active part they played in getting
the Hose Carriages to the scene of &C.
ton. We feel that we are indebted
more than mere thanks can ever re-
pay to those noble men who risk their
lives to save our homes and property.
JOHN Y. SPRUANCE,
NJ. HERNHEIMER,
WIN. WILDs, SR.,
JAS. VANWINKLE,
DAN THOMPSON,
w. H. LURTY, SR.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

THE Free-trade League in Chicago
appears to fear that Congressman Ran
dali is going to have too much to do
with tariff legislation in Congress.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
The following is tho note Of INSTALL

The following is the note of installa-
ton referred to:
The Rev. J. T. Umsted, d. d., late
OF Smyrna, Delaware, was on the 9th
instant installed pastor of the church
OF White Haven, Pa, beautiful town
on the Lehigh River. Those who took
part in the service were the Rev. Mr..
Doremus, who presided; the Rev. ].
Belville, ID. d., who gave the charge to
the pastor; and the Rev. S. A. Gayley,
ID: d., of Presbytery of New Castle,
who, by invitation Of the Presbytely Of
Lehigh, preached the sermon and gave
the charge to the people. The charge
is a pleasant one, and DR.. Umsted has
been most cordially received by the
people. With his ability and expe-
rience and the hearty cooperation Of
the people, there is great promise Of a
successful pastorate."
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

$2,866,oOO
MANUFACTURES IN SMYRNA AND vTc C'JSD'Tv1

rive phosphate factories, cannerv :
, mrge evaporators' -four mills, agricnl.
tuIa' Implement mandatory and form.
o oI.y large l lime kiln, 2 basket and
S S,,e neutrality-suspicious. the largest in the
o'alS' three 5, brick yards and one tile
yara' The ship bailding business
once Hourlshed at SMYRNA hndin@
Iow aoanG'ned for want Of propeI
uepun at THAT point, would probably he
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
HORSE SH0ETNOI HORSE SFOFTNG

Farmers and the public generally. look to vonr
n,eLeSt: Inc undersigned, from WilminSton
90 ny takeh possession of the Blacksmith ShonS
y; on tne corner of Commerce and Delaware Streets
e ~ smyrna formerly known as the FairbankS
no,,, pegs leave 70 inform the public thai he Is
S sOW Ieaay 70 DO all kinds of Wheewrighting ana
0rtn WORK IN the best order at very TeasoSsbie
pIiSes Horse Shooting at the usual prices Set
call and see for yourself 0 WIN
oor,,o. - ~, j. #. COLEMAN.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
GRAIN.
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia I Smyrna Transportation GsnHaI
December 2Sth, 1887.
MARRIAGES

DANNENHAEUR-JAC KSON Al the NJ F Pa,
Sohage, Dec 18th. by Rev. f. F. White. John
1DannenhSeur and Miss Sallie Jackson, both Of
-GRUWELL-AttbeB aptist Church
P P;,. petersburg. Del, Dec. 18th. by Elder &
hittenhouse. Willard S. Meredith and Mis-
Ella Gruwell, both of Petersburg, Kent county.
TAHLOR-SHORT.-A the NJ f Parsonage in
Marydell, December 22d, by Rev W. NJ. War
neI, John r Taylor, of Kent County, Nd and
MISS Lima Shorts, of Kent Co.. Del.
WELLSS--MoRRIS-In this town. Dec 2lst, BY
hey' Z. T. White, Thomas S WelleS, Of Towns.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

Miss Sadie Wright, daughter Of A.
II. Wright of UentreVille, Md, and
Perkins FolloWheld. booE-keeper AZ
the Centrevllle National Bank were
married on Wednesday by he REV
Charles A. Hill, pastor of the M n
Church, at the residence Of the bride,s
father. W Dtiut ,
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28

S. S. Cox, who has taken up the
next census in the House, proposes to
limit the expense to 100000.
Smyrna times., 1887-12-28
Why we want an Appropriation from
congress for Smyrna Creek.

The following are the figures used 40
a basis for the petition to Congress- for or
Government aid in removing the oh
structions from our creek: W.
THE COMMERCE OF DUCK CREEK COMPILED